AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowa’s state Senate special election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in a Democratic-leaning West Des Moines-area district will pick a new state senator Tuesday in a special election that could allow Iowa Republicans to regain a supermajority in the chamber and secure the party’s grip on state government.

Democrat Renee Hardman of West Des Moines and Republican Lucas Loftin of Clive are the nominees to replace three-term Democratic state Sen. Claire Celsi, who died Oct. 6. Hardman is a member of the West Des Moines City Council and serves as mayor pro tempore.